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Fresh Figs with Ricotta and Lavender Honey
By Thom7747
Combine the ricotta and yogurt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and whip on medium sp...
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups ripe, plump fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons lavender honey
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Cream of Tomato Soup
By Thom7747
Creamy, delicious and comforting tomato soup has complex flavors when you prepare it with sweet caramelized tomatoe...
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes packed in juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 large shallots
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pinch ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy or dry sherry
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
Split Pea and Ham Soup | Clare Fare
By Thom7747
I’m clearly having a soup craze
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 large leeks (white parts only), rinsed thoroughly and sliced widthwise 1/4 inch thick
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large dice
- 4 celery ribs, cut into large dice
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 meaty ham bones
- 2 pounds dried split peas, rinsed and picked over
- 3 quarts unsalted chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Tabasco sauce to taste (optional)
Peach Kuchen Recipe
By Thom7747
"KUCHEN IS a filling dessert for this German meal
- CRUST:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- FILLING:
- 2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
Baeckeoffe
By Thom7747
Directions: Place the marinade ingredients into a non-reactive bowl
- Marinade:
- 2 whole onions, minced
- 2 smallleeks, white and tender green parts, julienned
- 1 whole carrot, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2-3 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
- 3 cups dry white wine, such as Alsatian Riesling
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Meats:
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 lb Boneless pork butt, trimmed and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 lb Boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 lb pigs feet, optional
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold or other yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Pastry Seal:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon Canola oil
Arrabbiata Sauce
By Thom7747
My mom kept our dinner menu simple when I was growing up
- 6 ounces hot italian sausage
- 2 dried red chilis, minced (seeds removed for a less spicy sauce)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1 pound fettuccine, cooked to al dente
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Spaghetti with Clams
By Thom7747
This is my absolute favorite
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons canned clams, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon clam juice
- Marinara Sauce
- sea salt, to taste
- 3 fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- fresh parsley, finely chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- cooked pasta
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
King Ranch Chicken
By Thom7747
Preheat oven to 350. Dice the cooked chicken breasts
- 3 large chicken breasts, cooked
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 onion, chopped (I used minced onion flakes)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 jar (8oz) Cheez Whiz
- Dash of Tabasco
- Dash of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Tortilla chips, crushed
- 8 oz cheddar
- 4 oz mozzarella
Blackberry Cobbler
By Thom7747
This is my favorite and my family's favorite berry pie
- Dough Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 stick butter
- Berries:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups blackberries
Barbequed Country Style Ribs
By Thom7747
These ribs are thick meat from the rib end of the pork loin
- 4 pounds country style ribs water
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced.
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water